surreptitious in English dictionary

  • surreptitious

    Meanings and definitions of "surreptitious"

    • stealthy, furtive, well hidden, covert (especially movements)
    • adjective
      Stealthy, furtive, well hidden, covert (especially movements).
    • stealthy, furtive, well hidden, covert
    • Taking pains to avoid being observed.
    • adjective
      conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods; "clandestine intelligence operations"; "cloak-and-dagger activities behind enemy lines"; "hole-and-corner intrigue"; "secret missions"; "a secret agent"; "secret sales of arms"; "surreptitious mobilization of troops"; "an undercover investigation"; "underground resistance"
    • adjective
      marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed; "a furtive manner"; "a sneak attack"; "stealthy footsteps"; "a surreptitious glance at his watch"

    Synonyms of "surreptitious" in English dictionary

    sneaky, secret, furtive are the top synonyms of "surreptitious" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of surreptitious

    • surreptitious ( comparative more surreptitious, superlative most surreptitious)
    • surreptitious (comparative more surreptitious, superlative most surreptitious)
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